Dear Cindy and Family, All our prayers are with you during this time. But please know that Dr. Stark was a very special person and loved by all. We hope this brings some comfort. He will truly be missed. Sincerely Walter Mulvanerton and Family

For The Stark Family, I am very sorry for your lose. I was a patient of Dr. Stark for many years. I always found Dr. Stark different than most other medical professionals, as he always seemed to take a personal interest in you, and talk to you about non-medical related topics. He made you feel like you weren't just a number.

We have been patients of Dr Stark for at least 15 years, and recently moved to Virginia. We knew he was sick before we moved, sent him get well cards, and hoped and prayed he would recover. So we are very sorry to hear of his passing. Dr Stark has helped us thru family illnesses, and has been a caring friend when talking was as important as treatment. Dr Stark has made his mark on the community and those of us served by CentraState and by Dr Stark's medical practice are better because of him. He is already missed.

For over 20 years,I have been a patient of Drs Stark and Eiges. I no longer live in monmouth county and last night was just told by my exhusband of Dr. Stark's passing cause he read it in the transcript. I am devastated. He was a great man and will be terribly missed by everyone who had the hnor of meeting him. Sincerely, sharon mechlowitz(formerly sharon silverman)

Dear Mrs. Stark and family, I will never be able to put into words what your husband has meant to me over the last 2 decades that he has been my physician and friend. I'm looking at his photograph on this website and I am just broken up. He has known me since I'm in my early 20s and he has encouraged me so much - believed in me when I never would. He was my biggest cheerleader when it came to me having gastric bypass. He knew my family life and how crazy it was and acted more like my family and supported me more than my own family. Late last year my boyfriend joined me at an appointment I had w/Dr. Stark and he embraced Joe literally and figuratively like he had known him for years. Why not he said, if you love him, then I love him. That was so intense for me as my own family didn't accept Joe in my life for nearly 12 years. We are of different races and it was such an odd reply to me because my own family never said that me yet Dr. Stark did. He didn't have to, but he did and I know it was so sincere. So after that meeting Joe finally agreed to meet with Dr. Stark. Shortly thereafter I called to make an appointment, but the rest as they say is history. They don't make them like Dr. Stark anymore. Being so young yet still having an "old-school" approach to patients, the care, the love and sincerity - there will NEVER be another like him. I could go on and on about him, but I'm too sad right now. So on behalf of my family (Linda and Bernard Suchowski), Joe and myself - we are so sorry for your family's loss. It was clear how much he loved you and his family by getting to see all the pictures in all the patients' examination rooms. We are VERY lucky to have had him for so long, yet it would never be long enough. Our most sincere condolences. Susan Suchowski

We were saddened to learn of Mike's passing, it was especially difficult not to be available for any of the services, as we were attending a medical conference in Arizona. It was a pleasure to have known Mike both professionally and personally. He fought a courageous battle. He will be missed as a dear colleague and photography buddy. Our prayers are with him and his family at this difficult time. Fondly, Randi and Monte

Our deepest sympathy to the Stark family. Dr. Stark was our physician for the past 14 years. He was a very caring and brilliant physician and will be missed. May the gates of heaven open up and care for him as he did for his patients.

I was saddened to hear the news of Dr. Stark's passing. Dr. Stark was my physician for over 20 years. When I remarried, he bacame my husband's doctor as well. Dr. Stark was a great physician. He was also patient and extremely caring. He was there for me through many changes in my life and gave me good advice. He will be missed. My condolences to his family, colleagues and friends. Arlene and Mel Berger

My condolences to all of Dr. Stark's family & friends. He will be missed by all. He had the BEST bedside manner & helped me over the past 22 years. I do not know what I will do without him! He is at peace now, but never forgotten.

Please accept our deepest sympathy to you Cindy, and your family, for the loss of such a wonderful man. Sincerely, Bob and Patty Jackey

Please accept our condolences. Dr. Stark was such a gentleman with whom we always felt comfortable and confident seeking advice and direction from. He will truly be missed. May he rest in peace. May you find some comfort from hearing the words of others that had such admiration for not only a great doctor but an amazing human being.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Stark, he was quite simply "the best" at treating my family with love, hugs, humor, and above all with dignity. I will remember him most for his support and encouragement in my most desperate times of need. He was so much more than a great doctor, he was a great friend and an incredible human being who will always be in our hearts and prayers. Starky.....we will always miss and love you.

Dr. Michael Stark ...Will be remembered by many many people...all in the best of ways...He was always happy,down to earth,caring,took the time out for each patient no matter how busy the office got...he always made u feel he had the time of day to devote just to you...He always listened to everything u had to say or complain about..i was one of his patients for 20 years along with my entire family ...Ruth,Wayne,Gayle Wittenbergs,,,Bernard,Dolores,Jill Albala he will be greatly missed and very hard to replace .....Rest in Peace now my Dear Dr. Stark ... I decated my website page to him today Nov 1, if u choose to view the page its at http://360.yahoo.com/gayleyumm under view blog

To a great doctor and even greater mentor: Anybody can learn medicine and what drugs to prescribe. You taught me a much more valuable lesson. How to truly listen to your patients, how to laugh with them, how to cry with them, and how to view them as more than just an illness. Your wisdom and guidance will truly be missed, however what I will miss the most are the jokes and great laughs we shared. Thanks for teaching me all the important things medical school leaves out. Justin Skolnick, D.O.

To the family of an amazing, always cheerful, and of course the best doctor anyone could ever have! May you accept our condolences for your loss. Dr. Stark will always be in my memory and may he rest in peace.

Words can not describe the deep sorrow we are feeling at the loss of our beloved Dr. Mike. He was always there for us when we needed his counsel and his medical expertise. We have recently moved to Florida and can only hope we can find a doctor that will be as caring as Dr. Mike was. We miss him terribly.

Our deepest condolences to Dr. Stark's family. He was a wonderful man and doctor who cared so much for his patients. He has been a doctor and friend to our family for the past ten years. Dr. Stark had a special way of making you feel that you were his only patient. It didn't matter how many patients he might have had waiting, he would spend whatever time that you needed and would always offer a kind word of encouragement or a pat on the shoulder to let you know that everything was fine. He was a gift from God given to all of us for too short a period of time. We have missed you and will continue to miss you terribly. You are now at peace. The Vicari Family

Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. He was a wonderful doctor and truly will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. I consider myself blessed that i was one of them.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. We have known Dr. Stark for a very long time and always enjoyed our time spent with him in the office. I loved chatting with him about his travels, the grandchildren and favorite restaurants. I even picked up a bottle of a special wine for him in Europe (I think it was called Windmills of the Mind or something like that). He was more than a caring doctor - he had a special gift of cherished, friendly interaction with patients that will be sorely missed by us and many others.

Mike was a true gentleman who cared dearly about others. He looked forward to people's successes and was saddened by their losses. He will be missed. His legacy will live on in the hearts of the people he touched. May happy memories of his short but meaningful life help his family through this difficult time.

you will be sorely missed you have been our dr. and our friend for about 20 years your comforting words and expertise were always a source of help even to my mom who loved the brooklyn connection from all the franklins' and weiss' our condolences to your family and the whole office of dr. stark, dr. eiges etc sincerely marlene and ben franklin & family

I was so glad to have known Dr. Stark. He was a special man, a great doctor, a kind man. While working for Dr. Stark, he helped me get through a difficult time, he made me laugh. He was kind to all of us, whether it was to share a joke, photos that he took, even his catch form a fishing trip (Alaska). Most of all, I remember how much he loved his wife and family and my thoughts and prayers go out to them for their loss. I know he will be missed by many, his patients, staff, many friends and family. Lori Labriola mslabriola@hotmail.com

Our hearts are deeply saddened at the loss of Dr. Mike His smiling face will truly be missed. Go rest now, Mike, your work is finished here.

I never met Dr. Stark, but he has taken care of my grandfather and my grandmother before she died for years. My grandfather, Joseph Amico, is crazy about him and always loves going to see him. My deepest sympathies to Dr. Starks' family. I know he will be very missed.

As our physician, Dr. Stark was kind, friendly, caring, always smiling. I would glance at all the pictures of his family as I would be waiting for him to come in the room for my check-up. He surely was proud of his family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

A true physician in every sense of the word. A gift given to us to simply have known you and be inspired by you. We will miss you and always keep you in our hearts.

Our heartfelt condolences to the Stark family and the colleagues of Dr. Mike. He was a great doctor and a wonderful person. We will miss him. Rest in peace Dr. Mike

our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of dr.stark, we will always remember him, not only as a doctor , but a great friend, who took care of us always. he was compassionate, competent, and most of all gave us a better life in our senior years. he will be truly missed, and we will never forget, his laughter and kindness. in our hearts he was the BEST.

Words cannot adequately convey how I feel about Dr. Mike. About 20 years ago we met and I knew what a special person he was. His medical savvy was only exceeded by his special touch of personal caring and great sense of humanity. He guided me ( sometimes with a swift kick in the butt) and finally got me to correct my death-wish behaviors. He was a real humane human being and his memory will stay in my heart until I join him on some pleasant fishing trip in the next life. Love you, Dr. Mike, mike campion

Dr. Stark will always be the one special doctor in my life who had the ability to make you smile as a tear or two ran down your cheek. I will miss his comforting hugs and his ability to make you feel that you were his most "special" patient. His kindness, wisdom, and patience will always be missed. He was a role model to my son who will hopefully follow his footsteps as far as the passion and love he had for his medical profession and patients. His family meant the world to him and I send to each of them my heartfelt condolences for their tremendous loss. His fellow doctors and staff are in my prayers as well. I know he is still taking care of each of us from up above. I will miss him more than words can say. May he rest in peace.

The Doctors Doctor is now in heaven caring for his patients. We will miss you dearly.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of Dr. Michael. I am proud to have called him friend, as well as call him my physician for over 20 years. He was a master diagnostician and I respected his opinions in all matters not only medical issues. He was the family doctor for our extended family and we will miss him in many ways.

Our hearts are completely shattered. Having worked as a nurse at Centrastate Med Center we met 20yrs ago. It was then and there I decided to transfer over to his practice. His dedication,kindness spoke volumes. He was not only my doctor..my friend but the "brother" I never had. He cherished his family and I cherished him. May he glide among the Angels straight into Jesus's Arms. I will NEVER EVER FORGET THIS MAN....I loved him so! Forever in Our Hearts.......Barbara & Tom Cole Freehold NJ

My heart goes out to Mike's family, co-workers and fellow physicians who had the pleasure of working with him over the years, as I have myself. Only time will heal the heartache and grief they are feeling at this time. Our deepest sympathy to all. Love Angel and John

We will miss you Dr. Stark. You were always there for us both medically and personally. We would chat during our visits and sometimes forget to ask all the medical questions. Rest in peace.

Mike filled the room and our hearts with his sparkling personality, exceptional kindness, wisdom, and calming presence. We have lost a caring and gifted doctor, as well as a true friend. Our family is only one of so very many who have been devastated by the tragic loss of such a special man. The whole community grieves with you at this very sad time.

We have known Dr Stark as our physician for nearly 20 years and we are heartbroken at your loss. He was so warm and caring and would spend as much time as you needed when he was taking care of you. When my mother died he made sure he called me to see if I was okay. He was a special doctor and a special man and will be sorely missed.